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Nightlife
Now if there's one thing the 'Bruxellois' are good at, it's enjoying the finer things in life. You might want to get some rest before you visit Brussels, because this city likes to party! Don't know where to dance? Let us show you!
Film Festivals
| Brussels International Fantasy Film Festival | Second week in April |
| Brussels European Film Festival |
In June |
| Brussels Short Film Festival |
In May |
| Liege Police Film Festival |
In April |
| Mons Love Film Festival |
Third week in February |
Gambling
To go to the Viage, Brussels' casino, you must be over 21 years old. Passport and drivers license are required.
| Venue | Description |
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Anspachlaan 110 |
You can't talk about live music in Brussels without mentioning the "AB"! The venue hosts concerts by international artists as well as local talent. The DOMINO Festival in March and April highlights off beat music, and the AB organises a free open-air music festival in the city centre each year in the last week of August |
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rue A.Dansaert 6
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An Art Deco bar that is home to artists and hosts many concerts, especially during fall & winter. Saturday's "Jazz After Shopping" and Sunday's "Round About Five", both from 5-7 pm. |
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place Flagey 18 |
Its terrace is a must. Its trendy music and colorful atmosphere have made it a classic Brussels hot spot. |
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rue A.Orts 20-28 |
Theater-bar recently renovated. Its long bar leaves room for an artistic and intellectual crowd. Music is ubiquitous. |
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rue du Pont de la Carpe 7 |
Nice little bar where jam sessions, blues and special vodkas come together. Every Monday Bizon Blues Jam Session. |
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Marche au fromage 22 bis |
Music with lyrics, jazz and original compositions, live. |
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Rue Borgval 14-16 |
Lively and trendy ambience all year thanks to mini-concerts, theme film screenings and wicked DJ sets (all free). |
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37 Vieille Halle aux Blés |
Large café with outdoor seating in the front and back. Red walls give it a cosy feel, and intersting décor gives the place its unique character. |
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Goupil le Fol Rue de la Violette 22
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Two story bar that looks like a junk shop with a juke box that plays Piaf, Brel or Ferre until the wee small hours. |
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22 rue Royale Sainte-Marie |
A Brussels venue whose unique program of events is rivalled by its uniquely glorious nineteenth-century industrial architecture, when it was built as a covered market. Now the European Arts Center for the Belgian Francophone Community, it puts on a programme of multi-disciplinary, contemporary, socially-engaged and international arts events |
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Rue Royale, 236 |
Famous for its rock music concerts where the audience often gets out of hand, its exhibitions and its cinema, all packed into a gem of Neo-Classical architecture (the former orangery of the Botanical Gardens, built in 1826). In early May each year, the "Bota Nights" series of concerts is always a roaring success thanks to its "multi-vitamined" program, featuring many top-quality up-and-coming musicians |
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Rue des Pierres 50 |
Every Thu, Fri & Sat (+ some exceptional days) : live concerts with the very best of Belgian and International Jazz Stars starting at 8:30pm. |
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Rue Jules Van Praet 28 |
Young musical talent as well as famous and experienced jazz musicians play regularly. Concerts are usually free. |
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Rue de la Tulipe 28 |
The Sounds is a jazz institution in Brussels. Live jazz music 6 nights a week. |
Restaurants with Entertainment
| Venue | Description |
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Rue Marché au Charbon 27 |
A bistro that plays classical music. |
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Rue des Capucins 63 |
World cuisine and world music. |
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Place du Grand Sablon 43 |
Entertainment features Hungarian style violinists playing everything : jazz, swing, classical music, & gypsy melodies. |
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61 Quai au Bois à Brûler |
Cafe-theater where you can sample delicious cocktails. Most bohemian spot in Brussels. |
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Rue de la Montagne 4 |
Eat and drink in an interior revolving around Art and Magic. Magic show every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month. |
Restaurants Open Late
| Venue | Description |
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Le Bar a Tapas Rue Borgval 11 |
For big late night appetites and little bites Iberian style. |
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Biberium Cantersteen 55 |
French cuisine and Mediterranean dishes until midnight. |
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Le Cap Place vieille Halle aux Blés 28 |
Brasserie food open until midnight, 1 am on weekends . |
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L'Echalote Rue des Fleurs 8 |
Open until 6am. |
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Rue Saint Bernard 1 |
Restaurant- lounge bar open until 11:30 pm. |
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La Roue d'Or Rue des Chapeliers 26 |
Belgian specialties, very nice decor reminiscent of Magritte. Until 12:30 am. |
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Si Bemol Rue des Fleurs 20 |
Open every night till 6:30 a.m. Small night restaurant that has been open for 30 years. |
| Entertainment Links | Description |
| www.boups.com | Reference point for evenings in Brussels. |
| www.brusselsinternational.be | Search engine for bars and nightclubs. |
| www.ebru.be | Cafes & bars. |
| www.flagey.be | Film festivals, music festivals and exhibitions. |
| www.noctis.com | Everything nightlife. |
| www.opt.be | Search engine for bars and cafes. |
| www.belgobar.com | Search engine for bars and cafes. |
| www.sherpa.be | Rock music and other tickets. |
| www.livenation.be | Rock music and other tickets. |
| www.jazztours.org | Jazz events and tours. |
| www.wbgo.org | Jazz events and tours. |
| www.brusselsmania.com |
Handy information on youth hostels, places to visit and places to go out for young people and Erasmus students who want to visit Brussels on a limited budget. |
It is best to contact the establishment you want to visit for specific dress codes. As a general rule, sneakers are not permitted and in some places jeans are not permitted either. For best results dress Smart Casual.
The drinking age in Belgium is 18.
